Compare Disc Golf Discs
Pick two or more discs and see exactly how they differ - flight, feel, distance, and price, side by side.
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DaredevilMerlinDistance Driver14/5/-1/4
Latitude 64BallistaDistance Driver14/5/-1/3
Merlin vs Ballista
How Merlin and Ballista compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
FadeMerlin 4 vs Ballista 3Diameter21 vs 21.1 cm (-0.1)Rim width2.3 vs 2.4 cm (-0.1)PlasticsBallista 15 vs Merlin 0
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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DaredevilMerlinDistance Driver Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
14/5/-1/4
14/5/-1/3
Stability≠
Overstable (+3)
Overstable (+2)
Beginner score≠
20/100
24/100
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill≠
Intermediate, Advanced
Advanced
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from≠
Not listed
$10.99
Flight rating≠14/5/-1/4
Stability≠Overstable (+3)
Beginner score≠20/100
Est. carry470 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skill≠Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠21 cm
Height1.7 cm
Rim depth1.1 cm
Rim width≠2.3 cm
Max weight≠173 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics≠0
PDGA Approved≠No
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠Not listed
Flight rating≠14/5/-1/3
Stability≠Overstable (+2)
Beginner score≠24/100
Est. carry470 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skill≠Advanced
Diameter≠21.1 cm
Height1.7 cm
Rim depth1.1 cm
Rim width≠2.4 cm
Max weight≠175 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics≠15
PDGA Approved≠Yes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$10.99
The Verdict
Merlin or Ballista?
Main difference: fade (Merlin 4 vs Ballista 3). The Merlin fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Ballista finishes straighter.
Merlin: OverstableBallista: Overstable
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FAQ
Is the Merlin or Ballista more overstable?
The Merlin is more overstable (stability +3 vs +2). It resists turning and fades harder.
Should a beginner pick the Merlin or Ballista?
A beginner is better off with the Ballista (beginner score 24/100 vs 20/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Merlin and Ballista?
Main difference: fade (Merlin 4 vs Ballista 3). The Merlin fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Ballista finishes straighter.
